English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
English 28 Supply unit 29 Small plug 30 Retaining ring holder 31 Pouch The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance. Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference.
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Do not put the appliance or any part in the dishwasher. If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). Always place the cleaning system on a stable,...
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English If your cleaning system uses a cleaning cartridge, always make sure the cartridge compartment is closed before you use the cleaning system to clean or charge the shaver. When the cleaning system is ready for use, do not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning fluid. Water may drip from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you rinse it.
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Do not use the click-on massage attachment too close to the nostrils. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
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English The display Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display. Personal comfort settings The appliance has a feature that allows you to personalise your settings. You can choose between three settings depending on your personal shaving needs (from low to high): comfort, dynamic or efficiency.
English Battery low When the battery is almost empty, the battery symbol flashes orange and you hear a sound. Remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display. Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance.
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English While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up white continuously. When the travel lock is activated, the appliance produces a sound and the travel lock symbol flashes. Deactivating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds. The travel lock symbol flashes and then lights up continuously.
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English Blocked shaving heads If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation mark lights up orange continuously. The replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder flash white alternately and you hear a sound. In this case, the motor cannot run because the shaving heads are soiled or damaged.
English Charging in the SmartClean system (SP9851 only) 1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket. 3 Press the top cap to be able to place the shaver in the holder ('click').
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English Shaving Skin adaptation period Your first shaves may not bring you the result you expect and your skin may even become slightly irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need time to adapt to any new shaving system. To allow your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and exclusively with this appliance for a period of...
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English 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the appliance. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
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English Using the click-on attachments It is recommended not to use the click-on cleansing brush nor the click-on massage or fresh eyes attachment directly after shaving to prevent skin irritation. Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance.
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English 5 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’). Using the trimmer attachment You can use the trimmer attachment to groom your sideburns and moustache.
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English 2 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click'). 3 Moisten the attachment with water. Note: Do not use the appliance with a dry brush attachment, as this can irritate the skin. 4 Moisten your face with water and apply a cleanser to your face.
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English 9 After approx. 20 seconds move the appliance to your forehead and start cleansing this part of your face. Gently move the brush head from left to right. Note: We advise you to not overdo the 20 sec. cleansing and to not cleanse any zone longer than 20 seconds.
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English 4 Place the fresh eyes attachment on the bony area below the right eye. Hold the attachment at a 90° angle on your skin. Gently move the head from the nose towards the temple and repeat this movement. 15 sec. Do not treat the soft skin directly below or above the eyes, as it is thin and delicate.
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English You can use the massage attachment on dry skin or after applying cream or oil to your skin. Before you massage the skin, we advise you to first cleanse your face with the cleansing brush attachment. 1 Place the attachment on the attachment base (see 'Removing or attaching the click-on attachments').
English Cleaning and maintenance Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance. Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system (SP9851 only) SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the rinsing phase and the drying phase.
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English 5 Place the cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. 6 Push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Caution: Always shake excess water off the shaver before you place it in the SmartClean system.
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English 3 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver ('click') (3). The battery symbol starts to flash, which indicates that the shaver is charging. 4 Press the on/off button on the SmartClean system to start the cleaning program.
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English Note: If you remove the supply unit from the wall socket during the cleaning program, the program aborts. Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system Replace the cleaning cartridge when the replacement symbol flashes orange or when you are no longer satisfied with the cleaning result. If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge lasts approximately three months.
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English 6 Push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance. Caution: Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent burning your hands.
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English 5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap. 6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder dry. 7 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Cleaning the click-on attachments Never dry trimmer or beard styler attachments with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth.
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English Cleaning the cleansing brush attachment Clean the cleansing brush attachment every time you have used it. 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Detach the brush head from the brush base. 3 Clean the parts thoroughly with warm water and soap. 4 Dry the cleansing brush attachment with a towel.
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English 3 Leave it open and let the pouch dry completely. Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the pouch. The pouch is not washable. Never immerse the pouch in water and do not rinse it under the tap.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving...
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English 5 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head holder. Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the shaving heads fit exactly onto the projections in the shaving head holder. 6 Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining ring (1), place it on the shaving head (2) and turn it clockwise (3) to reattach the retaining ring.
Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
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We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery. Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries.
4 Remove the rechargeable battery with a screwdriver. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The rechargeable Recharge the battery battery is empty. (see 'Charging'). The travel lock is Press the on/off button for activated. 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock. The shaving unit is Clean the shaving heads soiled or damaged thoroughly or replace to such an extent...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I replaced the You have not reset Reset the appliance by shaving heads, the appliance. pressing the on/off button but the display for approx. 7 seconds (see still shows the 'Replacing the shaving replacement heads'). reminder.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance. between the inner electronics are enclosed in body and the a sealed power unit inside outer shell of the the appliance.
English Problem Possible cause Solution You have used Only use the original Philips another cleaning cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. Press down the The drain of the Remove the cartridge from top cap (‘click’) to cleaning cartridge is...
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Philips appliance. If you have any difficulties obtaining information, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. You can also visit www.philips.com/support.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I don’t know with We advise you to cleanse which cleansing your skin with your favorite products I cleanser. You can use can use the cleansing gel, foam, oil, cleansing brush milk or lotions. Please do attachment.
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